The 5th International Artefacta Conference will be held in Estonia on April 14–16, 2027. The theme of the conference is “Sustainability and Heritage.” Proposal submissions are due November 15, 2026.
Events
Join Smithsonian staff in the historic Arts and Industries Building and online, Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 16 to July 11, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET for their For the Common Good series. In this conversation series, Smithsonian staff explore how their work in museums, research and education centers, and a zoological park illuminates the ideals of a nation and contributes to our shared future.
An info session on the MA in Cultural Leadership & Management at Goucher College will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at noon ET.
FolkDeep will host an online workshop titled Stories Across Borders: Irish Folklore, Intercultural Dialogue, and Empathy. The session is designed for young participants and explores Irish fairy folklore through live storytelling, guided discussion, and creative reflection.
National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions are in search of projects that support the work of traditional artists, knowledge holders, and heritage practitioners to preserve cultural heritage for communities around the world. Applications are due June 4, 2026.
The AFS Folklore and Science Section will hold their spring meeting on May 12, 2026, from 8pm–9:30pm ET. All AFS members are invited to attend this virtual event.
The American Folklife Center (AFC) is inviting individuals and organizations to apply for the Archie Green Cultural Documentation Program, which is intended to support community-led contemporary documentation of cultural and traditional practices. Applications are due May 28, 2026.
The 2027 NCPH Annual Meeting will be held next April in St. Louis, MO. The theme for the meeting is “Holding the Line.” Proposal submissions are due June 15, 2026.
The 2026 Perspectives on Contemporary Legend 43rd International Conference will take place this June in Lexington, KY. The deadline for registration is May 1, 2026.
Hosted by George Mason University’s Institute for Immigration Research, a symposium focused on immigration, displacement, and belonging will take place at the University's Fairfax Campus, April 17–18, 2026.